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Add 84/10 and 6/64

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 6/64

84/10 + 6/64 is 1359/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    84/10 = 84 × 32/10 × 32 = 2688/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/320 + 30/320 = 2688 + 30/320 = 2718/320
  5. 2718/320 simplified gives 1359/160
  6. So, 84/10 + 6/64 = 1359/160
    In mixed form: 879/160

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